Eastern Cape Tours, Vacations, Travel Packages & Experiences

The Eastern Cape is a province in South Africa that shares a coastline on the South Indian Ocean. It borders Lesotho in the northeast as well as four other South African provinces, Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State. Eastern Cape was formed in 1994 out of the Xhosa homelands of Transkei and Ciskei and the eastern portion of the Cape Province, all to be experienced on South Africa tours.

Despite offering many incredible natural attractions on a South African vacation, the Eastern Cape is not as touristy as other South African provinces. It is however very important in the history of the country being the birthplace of several prominent figures involved in the struggle against apartheid including Nelson Mandela, Thabo Mbeki, Steve Biko and Oliver Tambo.

The coastline of Eastern Cape is famous for beautiful beaches and for water sports including surfing, fishing and diving. Jeffrey’s Bay is one of the top five surfing destinations in the world, hosting the annual Billabong Pro ASP World Tour. Port Elizabeth is the capital city and has been nicknamed “The Friendly City” because of the outgoing nature of the people who live there. It enjoys more sunshine than any other coastal city in South Africa. Addo Elephant Park is located near Port Elizabeth supporting around 200 elephants and is very rich in birdlife, perfexct for South Africa safaris.

A province of contrasts, Eastern Cape offers informal seaside breaks as well as exciting city stays, plus many wildlife opportunities and sporting challenges all without ever being too crowded.

South Africa Travel Information

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Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Experience cultural wonders and the majesty of the wild on this unforgettable journey to South Africa. Start in Cape Town, where you’ll explore the country’s most beautiful city, before connecting to the Eastern Cape where you’ll head on safari game drives in a private reserve and stay in a luxury game lodge.

The Garden Route is legendary for its awesome natural beauty. From Port Elizabeth to Cape Town, this touring idea journeys across spectacular mountain passes and along a pristine coastline boasting some of South Africa's top resorts.

Ukhozi Lodge embodies the romance of Africa. Nestled in the bush are ten superbly appointed, air-conditioned luxury suites crafted from log, each with a private plunge pool and deck offering panoramic views of the valley.

The Garden Route is legendary for its awesome natural beauty. From Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, this touring idea journeys across spectacular mountain passes and along a pristine coastline boasting some of South Africa's top resorts.

Bayethe Tented Lodge, located in Shamwari Game Reserve, offers the ultimate in luxury tented accommodation. It is a splendid stone walled and thatch roofed lodge with a large deck area overlooking a waterhole.

Ultimate Luxury personified in a contemporary African design, Eagles Crag is nestled in a valley and provides the ultimate luxury for the most discerning of travellers. The luxury spa offers a wide variety of personalized treatments.

Riverdene Lodge is a colonial African experience in an elegantly restored frontier homestead. Located in Shamwari Game Reserve, which lies amidst verdant bush along the Bushmans River, its 25,000 hectares features 5 quite different eco-systems rich in bio-diversity.

On this self drive itinerary, enjoy stops in Stellenbosch, the Little Karoo, Knysna and at a game reserve. This is a leisurely trip offering wine tasting, spectacular scenery, both inland and on the Garden Route plus animal viewing all in one specific South African region.